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Steam app 2447680 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:54 UTC

Island Notes

Shipwrecked on a mysterious island, choose self-preservation or alliances. Master base-building, farming, fishing, romance and pet taming in this morally-charged survival simulator that blends strategy with human drama. Forge bonds, conquer nature, and evolve your humanity.

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61playing now
9424-hour peak
513all-time peak
68average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−20.4Gain−22.97%% gain155Peak

715 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

0428412616713 Aug18 Aug23 Aug28 Aug02 Sep07 Sep12 SepThursday 13 August 202664 peakFriday 14 August 2026148 peakSaturday 15 August 2026147 peakSunday 16 August 2026155 peakMonday 17 August 2026120 peakTuesday 18 August 2026116 peakWednesday 19 August 2026103 peakThursday 20 August 202693 peakFriday 21 August 2026100 peakSaturday 22 August 2026125 peakSunday 23 August 2026123 peakMonday 24 August 2026100 peakTuesday 25 August 202694 peakWednesday 26 August 2026101 peakThursday 27 August 202685 peakFriday 28 August 202684 peakSaturday 29 August 2026130 peakSunday 30 August 2026139 peakMonday 31 August 2026102 peakTuesday 01 September 2026109 peakWednesday 02 September 2026100 peakThursday 03 September 202698 peakFriday 04 September 202689 peakSaturday 05 September 2026107 peakSunday 06 September 2026117 peakMonday 07 September 202677 peakTuesday 08 September 202675 peakWednesday 09 September 202690 peakThursday 10 September 202673 peakFriday 11 September 202697 peakSaturday 12 September 202694 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

14 months, August 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

0139277416554Aug 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026August 2025513 monthly peakSeptember 2025414 monthly peakOctober 2025156 monthly peakNovember 202576 monthly peakDecember 2025112 monthly peakJanuary 2026212 monthly peakFebruary 2026301 monthly peakMarch 2026183 monthly peakApril 202688 monthly peakMay 202687 monthly peakJune 202683 monthly peakJuly 2026386 monthly peakAugust 2026213 monthly peakSeptember 2026117 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

Show:

The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

0104208313417July 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026July 2026386 peak — daily detail belowAugust 2026213 peak — hourly detail belowSeptember 2026117 peak — hourly detail below
Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

010420831341701 Jul06 Jul11 Jul16 Jul21 Jul26 Jul31 JulWednesday 01 July 202640 peakThursday 02 July 202630 peakFriday 03 July 202640 peakSaturday 04 July 202641 peakSunday 05 July 202647 peakMonday 06 July 202645 peakTuesday 07 July 202640 peakWednesday 08 July 202641 peakThursday 09 July 202643 peakFriday 10 July 202633 peakSaturday 11 July 202642 peakSunday 12 July 202647 peakMonday 13 July 202638 peakTuesday 14 July 202644 peakWednesday 15 July 2026246 peakThursday 16 July 2026290 peakFriday 17 July 2026309 peakSaturday 18 July 2026356 peakSunday 19 July 2026386 peakMonday 20 July 2026354 peakTuesday 21 July 2026325 peakWednesday 22 July 2026298 peakThursday 23 July 2026292 peakFriday 24 July 2026274 peakSaturday 25 July 2026301 peakSunday 26 July 2026312 peakMonday 27 July 2026256 peakTuesday 28 July 2026277 peakWednesday 29 July 2026255 peakThursday 30 July 2026223 peakFriday 31 July 2026215 peak

August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 435 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

05811517323001 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 2026213 peakSunday 02 August 2026209 peakMonday 03 August 2026184 peakTuesday 04 August 2026203 peakWednesday 05 August 2026184 peakThursday 06 August 2026160 peakFriday 07 August 2026170 peakSaturday 08 August 2026167 peakSunday 09 August 2026182 peakMonday 10 August 2026164 peakTuesday 11 August 2026133 peakWednesday 12 August 2026133 peakThursday 13 August 2026134 peakFriday 14 August 2026148 peakSaturday 15 August 2026147 peakSunday 16 August 2026155 peakMonday 17 August 2026120 peakTuesday 18 August 2026116 peakWednesday 19 August 2026103 peakThursday 20 August 202693 peakFriday 21 August 2026100 peakSaturday 22 August 2026125 peakSunday 23 August 2026123 peakMonday 24 August 2026100 peakTuesday 25 August 202694 peakWednesday 26 August 2026101 peakThursday 27 August 202685 peakFriday 28 August 202684 peakSaturday 29 August 2026130 peakSunday 30 August 2026139 peakMonday 31 August 2026102 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 280 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

032639512601 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 2026109 peakWednesday 02 September 2026100 peakThursday 03 September 202698 peakFriday 04 September 202689 peakSaturday 05 September 2026107 peakSunday 06 September 2026117 peakMonday 07 September 202677 peakTuesday 08 September 202675 peakWednesday 09 September 202690 peakThursday 10 September 202673 peakFriday 11 September 202697 peakSaturday 12 September 202694 peak

October 2026

Island Notes was released on 21 Aug, 2025.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:54 UTC
App ID
2447680
Last updated
26 Aug 2026 build 24940941
Developer
KangBaoGame
Publisher
KangBaoGame
Release date
21 Aug, 2025
Platforms
Windows
Download size
6.38 GB
Install size
16.60 GB
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
20

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Custom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo Sound

Popular tags

AdventureOpen WorldRPGSandboxDating SimRunnerCreature CollectorFPS3DFirst-PersonSexual ContentFantasyMysteryEmotionalRomanceMiningFishingBase BuildingSingleplayerNudity
About this gameFull description from Steam
Story Introduction: After a yacht accident, you and your guests are stranded on a mysterious island. Will you survive alone or help everyone pull through together? The game blends romance, survival, crafting, farming, fishing, pet taming, and more—promising a unique survival adventure. Game Features: A vast island map featuring caves, abandoned structures, cliffs, and other special locations. With ultra-high vegetation density, nearly every environmental object can be gathered, each holding unique value. Forge bonds with NPCs through a comprehensive affinity system. Each NPC features authentic voice acting to enhance immersion. Intelligent NPCs capable of independent eating, cooking, resting, gathering, and combat. They dynamically adjust behavior based on player status, offering care and emotional interactions. Multiple NPC outfits unlockable through affinity progression. Includes all core survival elements: base building, farming, pet hatching, pet rearing, armor/weapon crafting, and more. Diverse creatures (monsters) with designated habitats—each engages in all-terrain combat. Fully open-world exploration with zero player restrictions. Extensive weapon variety: combat tools (axes, bows, spears, crossbows, firearms) and non-combat tools (shovels, sickles, bamboo tubes). Fully open-ended gameplay—explore both land and underwater realms. Recent Update Showcase: New Creatures New Weapons New Areas As the game has undergone extensive optimization updates, if you notice that the promotional images below differ from the UI shown in recent updates, it is because those promotional images are outdated. We will update the promotional images as soon as possible and remove this notice.                                         Custom Survival Companions                                                            Gathering                                                             Hunting                                                    Extreme Weather                                                    Unrestricted Free Exploration                                                      Mutant Creatures                                                  Build Your Homeland                                               Deep NPC Development                                                Craft Weapons & Armor                                                 Resist Beast Tides                                         Hatch Pets, Raise a Pet Legion                                                   Expand, Explore
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 2 regional ratings

Content notice

English: Adult Content Warning: This game contains partial nudity or sexual content (revealing/sexy clothing, suggestive/sexy dances), sexual behavior (kissing, hugging), extreme violence, and suicide; it may not be suitable for all ages.

Regional ratings

DEJUS16Conteúdo sexual · Violência · Temas sensíveis
IGRSBANNEDPenampilan Tokoh · Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Win7/8/10 Processor: i3-9320 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1050 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Win7/8/10 Processor: i5-9600 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1070 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB available space

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Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

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Supported languages6 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
Simplified Chinese●
Traditional Chinese●
German
Russian
Korean

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

20 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Mysterious Deserted IslandAchievement
Beginning DevelopmentAchievement
Helper in PlaceAchievement
ShelterAchievement
Joy of PlantingAchievement
Path of the StrongAchievement
Fine WeaponAchievement
Fine ArmorAchievement
Minion HordeAchievement
LegionAchievement

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50 developer announcements, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC

August

  1. Update Fixes:

    Update Fixes:Fixed issues where pets did not regenerate health while mounted and where pet status effects did not refresh properly. (Note: Before the fix, while mounted, pets would not refresh status effects, but upon dismounting, all…

    Patch notes
  2. Update Fixes:

    Update Fixes:Optimized the lighting flickering issue. (In previous versions, the player's light sources were limited to 50. I originally believed that when the count exceeded 50, the game editor would perform a fallback calculation and…

    Patch notes
  3. Update Fixes:

    Update Fixes:Adjusted pet behavior so that after leveling up, its satiety is automatically refilled to maximum.Added a cap to the satiety depletion rate (previously it was calculated based on max health; now it is capped to prevent satiety…

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  4. Fixed the issue where the new quick mount feature (G key) caused a reduction in

    Fixed the issue where the new quick mount feature (G key) caused a reduction in the number of follow slots.

    Patch notes
  5. Update Fixes:

    Update Fixes:Fixed an issue where mounting would unfollow one pet when the follow count exceeded the limit. (Since mounting occupies one follow slot, a prompt will now appear when the limit is exceeded.)Added a quick mount key G – within 30…

    Patch notes

July

  1. Update Fixes

    Update FixesFixed an issue where changes to monster speed, turning, and other parameters in the config file would not persist after restarting the game.Fixed an issue where lightning strikes on lightning rods were too rare due to the large…

    Patch notes
  2. Update Fixes

    Update FixesFixed a crash issue that occurred when opening the inventory and dying at the same time.Fixed an issue where obstacles on ziplines would block the player from progressing.Fixed an issue with NPCs entering the water.

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  3. Hotfixes

    HotfixesFixed an erroneous code snippet introduced during the navigation system upgrade, which caused AI to freeze in place (stand still).Fixed an issue where the H001 cyborg would get stuck every time when loading a save file.

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  4. Update Notes

    Update NotesUpgraded the NPC navigation system to reduce cases where NPCs get stuck on paths inside the player's own buildings.NPCs now prioritize ranged weapons during combat.Changed NPC building usage strategy: home buildings have the…

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  5. Update Optimizations:

    Update Optimizations:The experience from wild monsters killed by status effects is now awarded to the ally unit that dealt the most damage to it (i.e., the monster's current target unit).Added a forced descent safety code for airborne units…

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  6. Update Optimizations:

    Update Optimizations:Fixed an issue where some crates were dropping blueprints for stackable items.Adjusted the egg drop rate of Elite Crocodiles and Elite Hippos (now set to 100% drop chance) and their movement speed in water. (Elite…

    Patch notes
  7. Updates and Improvements:

    Updates and Improvements:Fixed an issue where the displayed damage of NPC attacks did not include the hunting bonus. The actual damage was calculated correctly; only the displayed value was incorrect.Fixed an issue where NPCs would continue…

    Patch notes
  8. Updates and Improvements:

    Updates and Improvements:Improved the map UI by redesigning its mask in a notebook style.Improved the size and display of map markers, and matched the text color with the marker color.Fixed an issue where the character could clip through…

    Patch notes
  9. Update Fix:

    Update Fix:Fixed an issue on the old map where some materials would not disappear after being gathered.

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  10. Update Fixes:

    Update Fixes:Fixed an issue where NPCs would not use the Toughwood Bow 2.Fixed an issue where amphibious creatures such as crocodiles would not dive into the sea.Fixed several issues with beast wave spawning.

    Patch notes
  11. Updates and Optimizations:

    Updates and Optimizations:Fixed an issue where the new NPC could not be put down after being picked up.Fixed several issues with the new NPC.Fixed an issue where the NPC would not be put down when the player committed suicide while carrying…

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  12. Update Optimizations:

    Update Optimizations:Changed the map overlay to black.Due to the large size of the map, the previous map markers could no longer be positioned accurately. Therefore, the marker style has been changed to a pin. The tip of the pin can now…

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  13. Island Notes Major Version Update Announcement

    Island Notes Major Version Update AnnouncementHello, everyone!Island Notes has received a brand-new content update! This is a major update that modifies and expands many parts of the game. The full details are listed below.1. The…

    小康宝

May

  1. Island Notes New Version Release Date and Partial Update Preview

    Island Notes New Version Release Date and Partial Update PreviewHello everyone,It has been more than four months since the last update for Island Notes. During this time, many players have been asking, “Has Kangbao disappeared? Why hasn’t…

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February

  1. Island Notes – New Version Delay Notice & Content Overview

    Island Notes – New Version Delay Notice & Content OverviewDear Players,First of all, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who has supported Island Notes . As of this announcement, total sales have reached 21,568…

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January

  1. Update Fixes:

    Update Fixes:Fixed an issue where NPC skill progression was too slow, and increased the overall NPC skill gain speed.Added HP threshold settings for the building damage notification UI, with High / Medium / Low levels.Fixed an issue where…

    Patch notes
  2. Update Fixes:

    Update Fixes:Fixed an issue where horde monsters could sometimes get stuck moving in place.Fixed a bug that allowed players to repeatedly increase character stat caps via save/load (caused by recent changes to the save system).

    Patch notes
  3. Update Fixes:

    Update Fixes:Fixed an issue where character animations failed to recover after dying while using a zipline.Lightning damage to buildings is now linked to the global building damage settings.Fixed an issue that allowed ziplines to be used…

    Patch notes
  4. Update Fixes:

    Update Fixes:Optimized the vision detection and target acquisition timing of Wild No. 40.Fixed performance stuttering caused by long-distance zipline connections.

    Patch notes
  5. Update Fixes:

    Update Fixes:Optimized the underlying physics system to reduce collision penetration issues for monsters and characters.Added gravity to NPCs and monsters to prevent floating bodies and AI hovering issues.Updated the Beast Horde icon.

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  6. Update & Fixes:

    Update & Fixes: 1. Moved the save system to a separate thread to reduce stuttering during saving, and added a configurable maximum interval for auto-saving.

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  7. Grenade Launcher Hotfix!!

    Grenade Launcher Hotfix!!Two updates were released today. The second update was deployed because the first update caused an issue where NPC affinity could not be saved correctly. The interval between the two updates was approximately one…

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  8. New Year Major Update!! Flying Pets and New Weapons

    New Year Major Update!! Flying Pets and New Weapons First of all, we wish everyone a Happy New Year!! This update brings new weapons and monsters. Below are the update details:New Area – Rare Ore Island (located opposite Experiment No.50)…

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December

  1. Update & Fixes:

    Update & Fixes:Fixed a performance issue where lightning devices consumed excessive resources.Optimized low-level calculation code to reduce CPU usage.Improved responsiveness when multiple pets participate in combat. (If each creature is…

    Patch notes
  2. Update Fixes:

    Update Fixes:Adjusted fixed-position bosses so they can still attack after leaving their territory, meaning the boss can be lured anywhere; it will return to its territory when it stops attacking.Fixed issues with spoilage values of some…

    Patch notes
  3. Fix:

    Fix:Fixed an issue where AMD graphics cards were stuck on the story screen!

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  4. Update Optimization

    Update OptimizationAdjusted the item slots, moved the quality color indicator to the lower-left corner, and optimized the blueprint display.Improved and reorganized the NPC gathering logic.Removed the NPC gathering restriction. In previous…

    Patch notes
  5. Optimization:

    Optimization:Fixed building disappearance issues on some of the latest AMD GPU architectures.Increased the size of item icons.Fixed issues with certain NPC gathering functions.

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  6. Update Optimization:

    Update Optimization:Fixed an issue where old save files could not use the new gathering feature.

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  7. Major Update!!!

    Major Update!!! This new version update mainly focuses on NPC and UI improvements, with significant overall changes. The update details are as follows:Added 6 new outfits for NPCs (currently 20 outfits available excluding armor).NPCs now…

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November

  1. To all players

    To all players Hello everyone, I am Kanbao, the developer of Island Notes. A major new update will be released soon, and I would like to thank all the players who have supported this game. I have seen many messages from players in the…

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October

  1. Update & Optimization:

    Update & Optimization: 1. Fixed the issue where the powered zipline could open the inventory. (Explanation: The powered zipline consumes batteries from the player's inventory; as long as the player has a battery, they can directly use each…

    Patch notes
  2. Update & Optimization:

    Update & Optimization: 1. Fixed the issue where pressing E on the dialog box had no effect. 2. Fixed the issue where the lightning generator could not generate power when directly connected to the lightning rod.

    Patch notes
  3. Major Update!! Infrastructure Expansion

    Major Update!! Infrastructure Expansion In the blink of an eye, Island Notes has been released for over a month. Thank you all for your continued attention and support. Island Notes will now welcome its first content update.Summary:New…

    小康宝

September

  1. Update Optimizations:

    Update Optimizations: 1. Optimized the response speed of the navigation system for faster reactions (specifically addressing multi-pet response issues). 2. Improved companion creature following and teleportation distances to prevent player…

    Patch notes
  2. Update Optimization:

    Update Optimization: 1. Optimized the underlying code of the AI navigation system and fixed two issues. (These issues may have caused: AI navigation disorder, AI navigation failure (standing idle), AI getting stuck against walls)

    Patch notes
  3. Update Optimizations:

    Update Optimizations: 1. Added nutrient solution recipes to the distilled water device and dew collector. 2. Fixed an issue where beast wave monsters would often run into water when losing their target. 3. Fixed an issue where beast waves…

    Patch notes
  4. Update Optimizations:

    Update Optimizations: 1. Added safety reset for NPCs when loading saves outside safe zones (underground). 2. Removed NPC affection limit, allowing all NPCs to reach 100 affection. 3. Increased NPC skill leveling speed. 4. Fixed issue where…

    Patch notes
  5. Update & Optimizations:

    Update & Optimizations: 1. Improved the issue of raindrops penetrating buildings. (Balanced between performance and precision to minimize raindrops penetrating structures) 2. Increased ceiling size to avoid gaps. 3. Fixed an issue where…

    Patch notes
  6. Update & Optimizations:

    Update & Optimizations: 1. Fixed some NPC lookup/search issues that occurred when the number of buildings increased, such as taking too long to find a bed.

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  7. Update & Optimizations:

    Update & Optimizations: 1. Fixed an issue where loading a save during a beast horde would cause the horde to respawn. 2. Fixed an exploit that allowed item duplication by renaming items in chests.

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  8. Update & Optimizations:

    Update & Optimizations: 1. Increased collision spacing between creatures to minimize overlapping. 2. Fixed an issue where sleeping for a long time would cause items generated from rot to duplicate. 3. Fixed an issue where quick-using items…

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  9. Optimizations:

    Optimizations: 1. Optimized large-scale companion battles and beast tide combat, significantly improving performance (50%-100% improvement, varying with hardware). 2. Set the UI of deceased beast tide monsters to gray. 3. Implemented safe…

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  10. Optimization Updates:

    Optimization Updates: 1. Added Y-axis inversion for camera rotation in settings. 2. Added a toggle for pet feeder display in settings to help players clear the screen.

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  11. Updates and Optimizations:

    Updates and Optimizations: 1. Fixed an issue where disabling companion attacks would not save. 2. Fixed an issue where companion following status would not save. 3. Fixed an issue where gamma settings would not save. 4. Optimized the…

    Patch notes

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